{"title":"Call of the Wild | 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce a timeless elegance to your living space with the debut collection from wildlife photographer Alfie Bowen. This trio of monochromatic black-and-white photographs captures the intense beauty of the animal kingdom and is ideal for creating a statement wall in your living room, bedroom or dining space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured by BBC Earth and lauded by Sir David Attenborough, Alfie's emotional scenes were recently the subject of a feature-length documentary and will appear in his upcoming book in September 2021. The new\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCall of the Wild \u003c\/em\u003ecollection symbolises his remarkable journey from a child bullied for his autism to one of the UK's most exciting contemporary artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-signed giclée prints depict a lion, chimpanzee and leopard, making them an ideal gift for anyone passionate about wildlife. Presented on a museum-quality cotton paper, the artworks are framed in a sustainable black pine and spruce that gives these stylish pieces a contemporary feel. Available individually and as a set of three, they are curated in a select edition of just 195.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alfie-bowen-against-stripes","title":"Against Stripes","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the gorgeous Grevy species of Zebra with their visually-arresting stripes, this bold and hypnotising photograph by Alfie Bowen would make a perfect focal piece in any space. Printed with silver gelatin on resin coated paper to achieve sharper definition and 'truer' tones of black and white, the beautiful contrasts in this hand-signed limited edition artwork are also complemented by the bespoke charcoal pine and spruce frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nature photographer and environmental activist Alfie Bowen, the world was a scary place when he was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at a young age. Despite the many challenges he faced throughout his life, he discovered his passion for animals and photography and launched his first signed limited edition collection with Castle Fine Art in 2021; discover the collection \u003ca title=\"Call Of The Wild | Alfie Bowen| 2021\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). This stunning second collection accompanies the release of his own \u003ca title=\"Wild World: Nature Through An Autistic Eye by Alfie Bowen\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-wild-world-nature-through-an-autistic-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebook\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ewhere he discusses how his autism has helped him in his career and features foreword by world-renowned naturalist, photographer and TV presenter Chris Packham.#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the 19th century, silver gelatin prints are one of the oldest and most effective photography printing techniques used across history and the world. The intricate details of Alfie's black and white photographs are perfectly captured and translated from the his camera to paper via this technique. The luxurious print allows the whites to be crispier and the blacks darker, enhancing the  entire appearance of the photograph greater than any other standard print would allow. Combined with the bespoke black pine and spruce frame, this limited edition photograph is truly a work of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can view this piece alongside the rest of the collection \u003ca title=\"Call of the Wild Set of Four\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-set-of-four-fiestatuskersovereignagainst-stripes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor, alternatively, watch a video about the artist \u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of The Wild | 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pjYpIklIdO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfie Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599572382045,"sku":"ABE-SLE-WWL-25724","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/abe-against-stripes-pi-2021-09-02t13-24-53_2022-12-30T11-32-35.jpg?v=1745927969"},{"product_id":"alfie-bowen-alpha","title":"Alpha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe leopard, who \"does not change his spots\", has been used as a symbol of strength and individuality as far back as the 16th century and by such writers as William Shakespeare and Ivy Compton-Burnett. Here, the unique and majestic animal has been beautifully captured by wildlife photographer and autism activist Alfie Bowen, who's own experience of bullying and isolation before discovering his strength in photography has been retold on BBC Earth, in a \u003ca title=\"Watch Alfie Bowen's feature-length documentary\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowens-documentary-an-eye-for-detail-makes-its-debut\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeature-length documentary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand in his upcoming September 2021 book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and unapologetic, the bright eyes and fur of the leopard stand out with a timeless elegance in this hand-signed giclée print on 300gsm museum paper. Mounted and framed in black painted pine and spruce, the monochromatic colours of this piece create a \"stronger emotional impact\" and will make the perfect addition to a wide range of home styles. You can even combine this dazzling artwork with the others in Alfie's collection\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of the Wild | Set of 3\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-set-of-three\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Call of the Wild.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read more about Alfie's incredible journey as well as his debut collection with Castle Fine Art, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bown | Call of the Wild\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or watch the introduction video \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of the Wild | Video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pBr025lltTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfie Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599572578653,"sku":"ABE-SLE-WWL-24080","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/abo-alpha-grey_2021-04-13T12-07-49.jpg?v=1745927913"},{"product_id":"alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-set-of-three","title":"Call Of The Wild  (Set of Three - Alpha\/It's Been A Long Day\/Prince Of Darkness)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurated from some of the artist's favourite images over the last four years of his career, this bold and unapologetic trio epitomises Alfie Bowen's eye for detail and love for animals. The wildlife and autism activist was pushed by his own experience of bullying due to his autism discover his strength in photography and his story been retold on BBC Earth, in a \u003ca title=\"Watch Alfie Bowen's feature-length documentary\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowens-documentary-an-eye-for-detail-makes-its-debut\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeature-length documentary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand in his upcoming September 2021 book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted and framed in black painted pine and spruce, the monochromatic colours of this collection creates a \"stronger emotional impact\" and will make the perfect addition to a wide range of home styles. This set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha\u003c\/strong\u003e | 30\" x 24.5\"\/ 76 x 62cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Been a Long Day \u003c\/strong\u003e| 24\" x 31\"\/ 61 x 78cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrince of Darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e | 25\" x 31\"\/ 63.5 x 78cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read more about Alfie's incredible journey as well as his debut collection with Castle Fine Art, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bown | Call of the Wild\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or watch the introduction video \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of the Wild | Video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pBr025lltTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfie Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599573463389,"sku":"ABE-SLE-WWL-24634","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/abo-product-image-set_2021-04-13T14-03-53.jpg?v=1745927969"},{"product_id":"alfie-bowen-fiesta","title":"Fiesta","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatured on the cover of his new book \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wild World: Nature Through An Autistic Eye by Alfie Bowen\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-wild-world-nature-through-an-autistic-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild World: Nature Through An Autistic Eye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, this stunning archival photograph is one of Alfie Bowen's \"all-time favourites\" and is the first colour print that the wildlife photographer and activist has released at Castle Fine Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferring to a print made from a colour negative, this 'C-Type print' is a high quality photograph with gorgeous colour rendition, sharpness and a smooth tone. Before the digital age it was the most popular form colour photography printing but is still viewed, by established photographers, as more prestigious and higher quality than any digital version. With more intricate detail and crisper colours than a standard print, this piece also comes hand-signed and bespoke framed in charcoal pine and spruce wood\u003cstrong\u003e; \u003c\/strong\u003ea true work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can view this piece alongside the rest of the collection \u003ca title=\"Call of the Wild Set of Four\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-set-of-four-fiestatuskersovereignagainst-stripes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor, alternatively, watch a video about the artist \u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of The Wild | 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pjYpIklIdO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfie Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599573528925,"sku":"ABE-SLE-WWL-25721","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/abe-fiesta-pi_2021-09-02T13-07-53_21336efe-e0d9-44b3-ac0a-3ad1683a30e2.jpg?v=1749051883"},{"product_id":"alfie-bowen-its-been-a-long-day","title":"It's Been A Long Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eWildlife photographer and autism and wildlife activist, Alfie Bowen, has a personal interest in photographing chimpanzees. His childhood experiences of bullying and isolation due to his autism pushed Alfie to discover this strength in wildlife photography which has since been retold on BBC Earth, in a \u003ca title=\"Watch Alfie Bowen's feature-length documentary\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowens-documentary-an-eye-for-detail-makes-its-debut\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeature-length documentary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand in his upcoming September 2021 book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn photographing chimpanzees he notes:  \"I like the emotional side of the chimp and how similar they are to humans. That’s something I try to get in my work, because people never got to know me as a child, they just heard I had autism and ran a mile. I’m trying to do the same with animals, to get people to look deeper than just what they look like. Trying to get the emotional connection in my work is important.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted and framed in black painted pine and spruce, the monochromatic colours of this piece create a \"stronger emotional impact\" and will make the perfect addition to a wide range of home styles. You can even combine this dazzling artwork with the others in Alfie's collection\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of the Wild | Set of 3\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-set-of-three\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Call of the Wild.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read more about Alfie's incredible journey as well as his debut collection with Castle Fine Art, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bown | Call of the Wild\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or watch the introduction video \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of the Wild | Video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pBr025lltTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfie Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599573758301,"sku":"ABE-SLE-WWL-24081","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/abo-its-been-a-long-day-grey_2021-04-13T13-02-46.jpg?v=1745927917"},{"product_id":"alfie-bowen-prince-of-darkness","title":"Prince of Darkness","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well-known Turkish proverb says, \"A lion sleeps in the heart of every brave man.\" Likewise, wildlife photographer and autism activist, Alfie Bowen, says that his \"art has given [him] a voice when I didn’t have one before\".  His childhood experiences of bullying and isolation due to his autism pushed Alfie to discover this strength in wildlife photography which has since been retold on BBC Earth, in a \u003ca title=\"Watch Alfie Bowen's feature-length documentary\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowens-documentary-an-eye-for-detail-makes-its-debut\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeature-length documentary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand in his upcoming September 2021 book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and unapologetic, the dark eyes and fur of the lion stand out with a timeless elegance in this hand-signed giclée print on 300gsm museum paper. Mounted and framed in black painted pine and spruce, the monochromatic colours of this piece create a \"stronger emotional impact\" and will make the perfect addition to a wide range of home styles. You can even combine this dazzling artwork with the others in Alfie's collection\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of the Wild | Set of 3\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-set-of-three\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Call of the Wild.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo discover more about Alfie's incredible journey as well as his debut collection with Castle Fine Art, \u003ca title=\"Alfie Bown | Call of the Wild\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifth photo by @theresa_gromski on Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfie Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599574053213,"sku":"ABE-SLE-WWL-24082","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/abo-prince-of-darkness-grey_2021-04-13T13-35-34.jpg?v=1745928116"},{"product_id":"alfie-bowen-tusker-1630588421","title":"Tusker","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn capturing this stunning photograph, activist and now author Alfie Bowen noted: \"Much of my previous elephant work has focused on capturing the emotional side of their personalities — in many ways they are gentle giants, but I am always aware that they boast massive amounts of energy, and I wanted a dynamic portrait that portrayed that energy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nature photographer and environmental activist Alfie Bowen, the world was a scary place when he was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at a young age. Despite the many challenges he faced throughout his life, he discovered his passion for animals and photography and launched his first signed limited edition collection with Castle Fine Art in 2021; discover the collection \u003ca title=\"Call Of The Wild | Alfie Bowen| 2021\" href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/posts\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). This stunning piece from his second collection accompanies the release of his own \u003ca title=\"Wild World: Nature Through An Autistic Eye by Alfie Bowen\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-wild-world-nature-through-an-autistic-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebook\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewhere he discusses how his autism has helped him in his career and features foreword by world-renowned naturalist, photographer and TV presenter Chris Packham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the 19th century, silver gelatin prints are one of the oldest and most effective photography printing techniques used across history and the world. The intricate details of Alfie's black and white photographs are perfectly captured and translated from the his camera to paper via this technique. The luxurious print allows the whites to be crispier and the blacks darker, enhancing the  entire appearance of the photograph greater than any other standard print would allow. Combined with the bespoke black pine and spruce frame, this limited edition photograph is truly a work of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can view this piece alongside the rest of the collection \u003ca title=\"Call of the Wild Set of Four\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-set-of-four-fiestatuskersovereignagainst-stripes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor, alternatively, watch a video about the artist \u003ca title=\"Alfie Bowen | Call of The Wild | 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pjYpIklIdO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfie Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599574315357,"sku":"ABE-SLE-WWL-25722","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/abe-sle-wwl-25722-1-tusker_2022-11-04T16-10-39.jpg?v=1745929989"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/collections\/alfie-bowen-blog-thumbnail_2021-03-30T10-50-03.jpg?v=1747053707","url":"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/en-eu\/collections\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild-2021.oembed?page=2","provider":"Castle Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}